No need to do proper BREAK-IN of new car
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No need to do proper BREAK-IN of new car
When I got my new 99SE back couple years ago, the lady told me to drive normally and don't follow the manual in regards to the break-in period.
When I test drove the 2002 6 speed the other day I joked to the saleman that "I guess these test cars don't get proper break-ins huh?". He said breakin periods are misconceptions. That at the factory they get dynoed and get revved high, etc. We only need to drive at various speeds, don't go exceedingly fast, or too close to the rev limit, that should be ok. So, the 3000 rpm - rule isn't necessary?
BTW, it has been a month since I order the 2002 6 speed M Blue. It hasn't arrived yet.
When I test drove the 2002 6 speed the other day I joked to the saleman that "I guess these test cars don't get proper break-ins huh?". He said breakin periods are misconceptions. That at the factory they get dynoed and get revved high, etc. We only need to drive at various speeds, don't go exceedingly fast, or too close to the rev limit, that should be ok. So, the 3000 rpm - rule isn't necessary?
BTW, it has been a month since I order the 2002 6 speed M Blue. It hasn't arrived yet.
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Re: No need to do proper BREAK-IN of new car
Originally posted by bigbadboss101
We only need to drive at various speeds, don't go exceedingly fast, or too close to the rev limit, that should be ok.
We only need to drive at various speeds, don't go exceedingly fast, or too close to the rev limit, that should be ok.
My guess is someone just make up the 3K rmp as a rule of thumb. I've never heard that before. But I have heard never go WOT before 1K miles or so.
Re: No need to do proper BREAK-IN of new car
Originally posted by bigbadboss101
When I test drove the 2002 6 speed the other day I joked to the saleman that "I guess these test cars don't get proper break-ins huh?". He said breakin periods are misconceptions.
When I test drove the 2002 6 speed the other day I joked to the saleman that "I guess these test cars don't get proper break-ins huh?". He said breakin periods are misconceptions.
, but true!
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I thought the original rationale for break-in period was to let the piston rings seat properly. The theory is that improperly seated rings will later lead to excessive oil consumption.
If you take it easy on the car (no full throttle blasts), and vary speeds for the first 500 miles (1.5 tank fulls of gas), it is a small price to pay for the possibility of avoiding oil consumption later on.
If you take it easy on the car (no full throttle blasts), and vary speeds for the first 500 miles (1.5 tank fulls of gas), it is a small price to pay for the possibility of avoiding oil consumption later on.
Originally posted by Eric L.
I thought the original rationale for break-in period was to let the piston rings seat properly. The theory is that improperly seated rings will later lead to excessive oil consumption.
If you take it easy on the car (no full throttle blasts), and vary speeds for the first 500 miles (1.5 tank fulls of gas), it is a small price to pay for the possibility of avoiding oil consumption later on.
I thought the original rationale for break-in period was to let the piston rings seat properly. The theory is that improperly seated rings will later lead to excessive oil consumption.
If you take it easy on the car (no full throttle blasts), and vary speeds for the first 500 miles (1.5 tank fulls of gas), it is a small price to pay for the possibility of avoiding oil consumption later on.
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Re: No need to do proper BREAK-IN of new car
[QUOTE]Originally posted by bigbadboss101
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That at the factory they get dynoed and get revved high, etc. We only need to drive at various speeds, don't go exceedingly fast, or too close to the rev limit, that should be ok. So, the 3000 rpm - rule isn't necessary?
I tend to agree with you on that point. I recently saw a porsche factory documentary and just right before the engines are stuffed into the car, they are dynoed to ensure that they meet specification's.
With the new Q45 and the Sentre SE-R i am begining to doubt whether nissan dynoes their engine's.
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That at the factory they get dynoed and get revved high, etc. We only need to drive at various speeds, don't go exceedingly fast, or too close to the rev limit, that should be ok. So, the 3000 rpm - rule isn't necessary?
I tend to agree with you on that point. I recently saw a porsche factory documentary and just right before the engines are stuffed into the car, they are dynoed to ensure that they meet specification's.
With the new Q45 and the Sentre SE-R i am begining to doubt whether nissan dynoes their engine's.
ok really, i think it just shortens engine life and puts wear on the clutch faster..
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Why would the manufacture of the car put down a break in period in the manual and tell you to break in the car? isnt this the same place "at the factory they get dynoed and get revved high, etc"? i think if the manual says to do it, then do it.. the 1000miles might save you a few thousand at the end.. you never know. 
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[ i think if the manual says to do it, then do it.. the 1000miles might save you a few thousand at the end.. you never know. [/B]
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Wow I never thought they had something like this, but it looks like I did the right things from the get-go:
Break in Procedures
Break in Procedures
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